This bill would require an automatic 5 percent cut to nonsecurity discretionary spending starting in fiscal year 2026 and continuing each year thereafter. Nonsecurity discretionary spending covers federal programs like education, transportation, environmental protection, and other civilian agencies, but excludes defense and security-related funding. The cuts would take effect immediately after Congress approves the full year's appropriations and would be applied proportionally across all eligible accounts rather than targeting specific programs. The Office of Management and Budget would be required to report to Congress within 30 days of each rescission, detailing which accounts were cut and by how much. This mechanism would create ongoing budget reductions without requiring Congress to vote on cuts to individual programs each year.
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